View Poll Results: Best/Favorite Fixed Gear Crank Under $100
Sugino RD
20
33.90%
Sugino XD
3
5.08%
Bulletproof
8
13.56%
IRO
5
8.47%
FMF
4
6.78%
Origins 8 TRack
1
1.69%
Pake
3
5.08%
Other
18
30.51%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll
Best Crankset for fixed under $100
02-05-07 | 12:42 AM
#1
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Best Crankset for fixed under $100
I'm thinking about building a new ride, maybe a Bareknuckle. I have most of the parts I'll need around the house, but I lack a crankset.
So, vote already.
So, vote already.
02-05-07 | 01:02 AM
#4
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You're going to buy a $500+ Bareknuckle frame but want to get thrifty on the crankset? I'd get a solid crankset, hate to see you snap an arm and plow your beautiful 'knuckle frame into the asphalt.
But, out of the choices, I'd go Sugino RD. I have one and it works pretty well, just replace the chainring as soon as you can. It felt pretty weak when I took it off to put it behind the spider.
There is a thread about "catastrophic failures" with a picture of an RD chainring absolutely destroyed. Cranks still looked strong though!
But, out of the choices, I'd go Sugino RD. I have one and it works pretty well, just replace the chainring as soon as you can. It felt pretty weak when I took it off to put it behind the spider.
There is a thread about "catastrophic failures" with a picture of an RD chainring absolutely destroyed. Cranks still looked strong though!
02-05-07 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Briareos
You're going to buy a $500+ Bareknuckle frame but want to get thrifty on the crankset? I'd get a solid crankset, hate to see you snap an arm and plow your beautiful 'knuckle frame into the asphalt.
But, out of the choices, I'd go Sugino RD. I have one and it works pretty well, just replace the chainring as soon as you can. It felt pretty weak when I took it off to put it behind the spider.
There is a thread about "catastrophic failures" with a picture of an RD chainring absolutely destroyed. Cranks still looked strong though!
But, out of the choices, I'd go Sugino RD. I have one and it works pretty well, just replace the chainring as soon as you can. It felt pretty weak when I took it off to put it behind the spider.
There is a thread about "catastrophic failures" with a picture of an RD chainring absolutely destroyed. Cranks still looked strong though!
02-05-07 | 03:19 PM
#16
crotchety young dude
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From: SF, CA
Bikes: IRO Angus; Casati Gold Line; Redline 925; '72 Schwinn Olympic Paramount
Yeah, old Shimano 105/600 will treat you fine.
02-05-07 | 10:12 PM
#18
Stinky McStinkface
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From: Pa.
Bikes: Clemente Custom(not built-up), TI Raleigh Record SS, VitaSprint Mixte SS, IRO S.E.(coming) Ibex Trophy Pro
I've been checking out BMX cranks.
The SINZ are $50, 165mm, square tapered, 110bcd, and the chainrings come in variety of sizes up to 48. (I'm not singling out this particular brand)
Is there any reason these can't be used in a fixed gear application? Can they withstand hard fixed gear riding?
Just asking because I am not familiar with BMX.
I know some BMX cranks are heavy but these are described as pretty light.
And the price is right too!
The SINZ are $50, 165mm, square tapered, 110bcd, and the chainrings come in variety of sizes up to 48. (I'm not singling out this particular brand)
Is there any reason these can't be used in a fixed gear application? Can they withstand hard fixed gear riding?
Just asking because I am not familiar with BMX.
I know some BMX cranks are heavy but these are described as pretty light.
And the price is right too!
Last edited by exfreewheeler; 02-05-07 at 10:37 PM.
02-05-07 | 11:04 PM
#22
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From: Some Latitude and Some Longitude
Bikes: A couple customs and some beaters.
I'm a fan of the $70 '05 Record crank arms.
02-05-07 | 11:11 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by queerpunk
what? none of the above. the best crankset for fixed that's under $100 is the used set of shimano 105, 600, or even dura ace road double that you can get for $60 or less if you play yr cards right.
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02-05-07 | 11:19 PM
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I picked up some 600s on CL for $30.
02-06-07 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by mattface
What are you talking about??? Cheap cranks may not be light, and some of them not necessarily round, but they are not prone to snapping! There are plenty of decent cranks under a hundred bucks. I'm particularly fond of good used or NOS Shimano 600 road cranks which were very well made, very light, and can be had for WELL under $100